Charms, spells, curses and poppets: witchcraft in pictures

An athame is a type of knife used by witches in their day-to-day rituals. That is, more for directing energy than opening mail. Hence the gold sigils. Athames join wands, pentacles and chalices in representing the four elements. The blades are usually associated with fire. This knife was a gift from Williamson to his fellow witch Brownie Pate.